Why no crowd barricades?

[Craig]

Having seen the youtube clip, there is no way that is worthy of jail time. Latif was actually laughing about the incident. If he punched Latif and knocked him out or was carrying a dangerous weapon and injured Latif, then that is a different matter, but to ruin somebodies life by locking them up is OTT.

I'm in no way defending that bogan's actions, he was probably drunk or did it for a bet, or a fruitloop, but I think the heavy fine, an apology to CA, Latif and the Pakistan team, the WACA, a life ban from the WACA, a suspended sentence, and some community service are all sufficient penalties.

 

[Somerset]

Having seen the youtube clip, there is no way that is worthy of jail time. Latif was actually laughing about the incident. If he punched Latif and knocked him out or was carrying a dangerous weapon and injured Latif, then that is a different matter, but to ruin somebodies life by locking them up is OTT.

What is worthy of jail time then, actually physically injuring the player and/or attempting to do so? At the end of the day the crowd comes to watch the players, not clowns jump the fence and take out the opposition - anything to prevent those clowns from entering the field, and maintain the safety of the players, is positive IMO, which is why I wouldn't object to sentencing for even those invaders without weapons/trying to injure the players.

 

[Craig]

Having seen the youtube clip, there is no way that is worthy of jail time. Latif was actually laughing about the incident. If he punched Latif and knocked him out or was carrying a dangerous weapon and injured Latif, then that is a different matter, but to ruin somebodies life by locking them up is OTT.

I'm in no way defending that bogan's actions, he was probably drunk or did it for a bet, or a fruitloop, but I think the heavy fine, an apology to CA, Latif and the Pakistan team, the WACA, a life ban from the WACA, a suspended sentence, and some community service are all sufficient penalties.

Turns out the maximum fine the ****wit can get is $500 which is what it is under WA Law. In most states the maximum fine is $7000.

 

[Shri]

I don't know about doubling security. They just need better trained security. Not slugs who rest on their heels. If fielders can take a few steps in anticipation with every ball bowled, why not the security? Get them in shape and teach them how to cut down the angles.

Liked the sniper idea better. Sure the guards will agree too.

 

[Debris]

Turns out the maximum fine the ****wit can get is $500 which is what it is under WA Law. In most states the maximum fine is $7000.

Imagine fine might be upped to be in line with other states now.

 

[pasag]

Lol at $500.

Should be at least $10,000 and possibly more.

 

[Jono]

The WACA is a joke. Lots of idiots whilst drunk would risk $500 to do such a dickhead incidnet. Hell a group of bogans would all chip in for it to happen.

**** you are a joke WACA.

 

[Migara]

The bloke last night was smart enough to do it while the Pakis were in the field. Wouldn't want to try and tackle Ryan Harris or Mitch Johnson.

And he was smart enough not to tackle a bloke like Afridi. The bloke would have been manhandled if he tries that on a wild bison like Afridi.

 

[Sir Alex]

And he was smart enough not to tackle a bloke like Afridi. The bloke would have been manhandled if he tries that on a wild bison like Afridi.

Afridi would have such guys for breakfast

 

[Goughy]

Having seen the youtube clip, there is no way that is worthy of jail time. Latif was actually laughing about the incident. If he punched Latif and knocked him out or was carrying a dangerous weapon and injured Latif, then that is a different matter, but to ruin somebodies life by locking them up is OTT.
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Yeah, it would be the authorities 'ruining' his life rather than it being a consequence of his own stupid actions. God forbid someone is actually held accountable.

 

[silentstriker]

Ponting would have walked over tackle

 

[G.I.Joe]

If it had happened in India, they would have been on the plane home within the hour.

 

[Craig]

Yeah, it would be the authorities 'ruining' his life rather than it being a consequence of his own stupid actions. God forbid someone is actually held accountable.

He didn't even injure Latif. If he ran up and punched Latif in the head and knocked him out, then locking him up is fair game for mine. If he were sent to jail, how long do you want, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years, life?

 

[Goughy]

He didn't even injure Latif. If he ran up and punched Latif in the head and knocked him out, then locking him up is fair game for mine. If he were sent to jail, how long do you want, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years, life?

I dont know the law but if I was given free reign then 6 weeks - 3 months and a life ban from all stadia in Australia.

Screw a fine, this was criminal assualt as far as I am concerned.

 

[four_or_six]

Surely it's better to give him community service, actually get something useful out of him. You can't stick everyone in prison because it costs a fortune.

 

[silentstriker]

He didn't even injure Latif. If he ran up and punched Latif in the head and knocked him out, then locking him up is fair game for mine. If he were sent to jail, how long do you want, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years, life?

A month or two sounds about right. Tackling him to the ground, however 'gentle' it looked is pretty dangerous, if you're not expecting it and if you land awkwardly or at a weird angle.

Definitely jail time, if I had anything to say. Not a year or anything, but 60 days behind bars, and a lifetime ban from stadiums as Goughy said, sounds about right.

I have no sympathy for assault.

Surely it's better to give him community service, actually get something useful out of him. You can't stick everyone in prison because it costs a fortune.

A month in prison, six months community service then. Assault is much worse than things like drug possession (IMO anyway), or burglary, and you get jail time for those (a lot of jail time in some cases)....

 

[Goughy]

Surely it's better to give him community service, actually get something useful out of him. You can't stick everyone in prison because it costs a fortune.

Community service is great for minor crimes. Criminal assault isnt a minor crime. The 'community' benefits are negligible and it is hardly a punishment.

 

[Craig]

He is already banned for life from the WACA. Nothing has been said about other stadia in Australia, although I doubt he will be welcome at any other sporting venues.

 

[Matt79]

Ponting would have walked over tackle

If it had happened in India, they would have been on the plane home within the hour.

Afridi should have walked off tbh. It's not that Ponting is precious or cowardly, it sometimes seems like we're the only team who places a sensible premium on our safety.

 

[Top_Cat]

Afridi should have walked off tbh. It's not that Ponting is precious or cowardly, it sometimes seems like we're the only team who places a sensible premium on our safety.

And, tbh, I can't think of a situation overseas where an Aussie player has been taken to the ground on-field. One of the more serious breaches, really.

Need Symonds in the side.

Decent shove